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K-12 school safety measures enhanced
Enhanced safety measures and $121.2 million in federal funding are on the way to British Columbia as the provincial government tightens COVID-19 safety protocols in…
State of emergency extended to Feb. 16
The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers…
State of emergency extended to Jan. 19
The Province of British Columbia today formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers…
COVID-19 shows worker and employer supports can be better
Letter to the Editor As we come to the end of this difficult year, I am reflecting on how the pandemic has highlighted the courage…
B.C. expands COVID-19 enforcement measures
The provincial government announced today it is expanding provincial COVID-19 ticket enforcement and workplace safety measures to keep British Columbians safe, as well as mitigate…
B.C. makes road rescue funding available
The B.C. government today announced it is providing $1 million in emergency rescue support for rural and remote communities throughout the province. The Office of…
Plan ahead for safe driving in winter conditions
In many parts of the province, drivers are beginning to experience winter conditions and snowfall on the roads. With the forecast of La Niña, a…
Be aware of the risks posed by heat stress
With high temperatures in many parts of the province, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers about the risk of developing symptoms of heat stress when…
Realtors adapt open house practices to protect consumers
The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, and the Office of the Superintendent of Real Estate, with support…